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Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane with cleft palate. A case report.

K G Pillai1, V V Kamath, G S Kumar

  • 1Department of Oral Pathology, College of Dental Surgery, Manipal, India.

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|February 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

A persistent buccopharyngeal membrane can cause partial jaw fusion and difficulty opening the mouth, a condition known as partial syngnathia. This membrane, when associated solely with cleft palate, represents a distinct developmental defect.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Developmental Biology
  • Clinical Genetics

Background:

  • Persistent buccopharyngeal membrane is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • It can lead to partial syngnathia, characterized by fused jaws and limited mouth opening.
  • This condition is often associated with syndromes like aglossia-adactylia and popliteal pterygium syndrome.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of persistent buccopharyngeal membrane exclusively associated with cleft palate.
  • The patient presented with symptoms indicative of partial syngnathia.
  • No other features of known associated syndromes were observed.

Findings:

  • The persistent buccopharyngeal membrane resulted in partial fusion of the jaws.
  • The primary finding is the isolated occurrence of this membrane with cleft palate.

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  • This presentation suggests a distinct developmental defect separate from broader genetic syndromes.

    • Implications:

    • Recognition of isolated persistent buccopharyngeal membrane with cleft palate is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
    • Understanding this distinct entity aids in appropriate management and genetic counseling.
    • Further research is warranted to elucidate the specific etiology and prevalence of this isolated defect.